Which type of single-payer system has the government owning and operating health care facilities while providers receive salaries?

The correct answer is socialized medicine. This type of health care system allows the government to own and operate health care facilities, providing direct management of services and infrastructure. In socialized medicine, health care providers, such as doctors and nurses, are typically salaried employees of the government or public health system, ensuring that health care delivery is funded by the government rather than through private insurance or out-of-pocket payments from patients.

This system aims to create equitable access to health care services for all individuals, thereby addressing public health needs comprehensively. The salaried model helps to mitigate conflicts of interest that might arise in a system where providers are incentivized to maximize profits through patient visits or procedures.

In contrast, group health insurance refers to plans offered typically through employers where a group of individuals shares the cost of health care premiums. Public health insurance encompasses a variety of programs funded by the government to provide health coverage, but it does not necessarily mean the government owns or operates the facilities. Universal health insurance describes a system where all individuals have health insurance coverage, but it does not specify how health care services are funded or provided, nor does it imply government ownership of facilities.